Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential
Great Dunmow
£15 per hour
Full-Time, Permanent Position
Must hold a UK Driving Licence & Vehicle
Temp All Staffing is looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker for a day-based role at a private residential home in Thaxted. As a Senior, you will be a key figure in the home, leading a dedicated team to provide a safe, supportive environment for young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities.
Schedule
Must be able to work a mixture of the below with no restrictions, including alternative weekends
- 7:30am - 10:00pm
- 7:30am – 3:00pm
- 14:30pm – 10:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Lead and run day shifts, providing direction to staff and ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Ofsted Standards: Maintain high levels of care and documentation in line with Ofsted regulations.
- Activity Planning: Organise and facilitate engaging social activities for the children outside of school hours.
- Household Management: Support the daily running of the home, including shopping, cleaning, and laundry.
- Direct Care: Administer medication and provide personal care where required.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Must hold a minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Proven Experience: Must have previous experience working as a Senior Support Worker within a Children’s Residential Home.
- Driving: Must hold a Full UK driving licence (manual or automatic).
- Expertise: Solid understanding of Ofsted regulations and managing challenging behaviours.
- Reliability: A flexible and adaptable approach to meet the needs of the young people during the day.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career progression into a Lead Senior role
- Support to complete further professional qualifications (e.g., Level 5).
- The stability of a permanent position in a privately owned home.
INDMAIN
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you live in the UK?
- Can you work fulltime hours, including alternative weekends?
- Are you on the DBS Update Service ?
- How many years of support work experience do you have ?
- Are you restricted to working 20 hours per week or are you currently under sponsorship ?
- How many years experience do you have working as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Experience:
- Senior Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ 3 qualification in Children and Young People (preferred)
- Right to work in the UK (required)
- Driving Licence ( Manual or Automatic) and have a car (preferred)
Work Location: In person
